This annual event celebrates the rush of local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides and family-friendly entertainment. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been an annual event since 1948, and has grown to over 20,000 festival-goers each year!

The event will feature a seed-spitting contest, an arts and craft fair featuring over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors and a classic automotive show!

Come for a day of refreshing watermelon festivities in Rush Springs!

Schedule
7:30am: 5K Run
9:00am: Open Ceremonies
9:30am: Tiny Tots contest to select Little Mr. & Miss Rush Springs - local residents only
11:00am: Registration for seed spitting begins
11:45pm: Announce Tiny Tot Winners
12:00pm: Seed Spitting contest
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Live Music
4:00pm: Free watermelon slices served ($1/slice prior to this time)
5:00pm: Prize melon auction
5:30pm: Live Music
7:00pm: Watermelon Queen coronation

Date: August 12, 2023

Location: Jeff Davis Park - Main Street,Rush Springs, OK, 73082

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